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Foundation Watch
Eight Things About Big Philanthropy: More Liberal and Progressive
None of the top 25 private foundations could fairly be characterized as solidly conservative—certainly nowhere close to representing or even reflecting the ascendent populist conservatism that’s given rise to the…
by Michael E. Hartmann on June 24, 2025

Foundation Watch
Eight Things About Big Philanthropy: More Politicized
Donald Trump’s initial political ascendancy in 2016 cannot fairly be considered a product, or even an indirect beneficiary, of conservative philanthropy. Conservative donors of all types, in fact, were caught…
by Michael E. Hartmann on June 24, 2025

Foundation Watch
Eight Things About Big Philanthropy: Renewed Public Scrutiny
The populist backlash against Big Philanthropy—coming from both conservatives and progressives—does not seem to be a fleeting phenomenon. It is borne of deep concerns about power, representation, and the role…
by Michael E. Hartmann on June 24, 2025

Organization Trends
InfluenceWatch Friday
The information compiled in InfluenceWatch gives news outlets and other interested parties to use this research in future reporting on significant topics that are often overlooked by the American public.
by Jonathan Harsh on June 13, 2025

Testimony
VIDEO: Scott Walter’s Oral Testimony to House DOGE Subcommittee
Scott Walter recently testified and answered questions before the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
by Scott Walter on June 9, 2025

Testimony
Scott Walter’s Oral Testimony to House DOGE Subcommittee
Oral testimony by Scott Walter before the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
by Scott Walter on June 6, 2025

Testimony
Scott Walter’s Written Testimony to House DOGE Subcommittee
Written testimony by Scott Walter submitted to the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
by Scott Walter on June 4, 2025

Green Watch
Drive Clean Indiana: Archetype of the Populist “NGO”
Drive Clean Indiana (DCI) is a smallish nonprofit that touts itself as a champion of green transportation. As a member of the Clean Cities Coalition (a Department of Energy grant…
by Parker Thayer on May 29, 2025

Organization Trends
Episcopal Church Refuses to Help White South Africans
In a shockingly brazen mask-off moment, the Episcopal Church is ending its longstanding refugee program partnership with the U.S. government rather than help white Afrikaner farmers flee real persecution in…
by Kali Fontanilla on May 21, 2025

Philanthropy
IRS Revokes Sierra Club’s (c)(3) Status, in 1966
Earlier this month, there were rampant rumors that President Donald Trump was going to sign an executive order revoking the nonprofit status of environmental organizations. Since no president can really just revoke…
by Michael E. Hartmann on May 15, 2025